[UPDATED] How to help — Trinidad & Tobago floods 2018

How to help citizens affected by the recent flooding in Trinidad & Tobago

We’ve highlighted the organisations that are first responders or those which are at the front lines of co-ordinating efforts to support first responders on an ongoing basis. We will continue updating this, so if there are others we have missed with a strong record of transparently delivering much-needed aid, please let us know.

Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross Society

The Red Cross, one of the first responders, has a drop-off point at La Horquetta Primary School.

The AWN and TTVA are looking out for pets and livestock, providing much needed supplies and emergency care. They’re asking for:

donations of dog and cat chow, bird and animal feed (including tinned meats, and goat, sheep, pig, cattle and duck pellets); as well as towels and sheets, bowls, bottled water, Negasunt or wound powder, crates or cages. Items can be dropped off at:

They also accept monetary donations at Republic Bank account #110003138601. To volunteer, call 627-3449 or message them on Facebook.

The Joint Chambers

The Joint Chambers (Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry & Commerce), AMCHAM T&T, the Energy Chamber, the T&T Coalition of Service Industries, and the T&T Manufacturers Association) will be working together on disaster relief.

The Joint Chambers have indicated that all funds will be deposited to the Living Water Community RBC account (see above) and will be audited by Aegis for accountability.

Habitat for Humanity

H4H is accepting donations via its website and have indicated that all donations received at this time will be dedicated to disaster relief. Please contact Jennifer at 742-4663 for more.

ITNAC (Is there not a cause?)

ITNAC, as they faithfully do, is collecting clothing, general necessities, and cleaning supplies at:

3 Awon Drive, Campo St, San Juan

59 Gardenia Drive, Roystonia, Couva

Contact: 795-0696 or 703-2714 for more

They are also inviting partners to work with them to help flood victims refurnish their homes. Interested parties may visit Furniture House (120 Eastern Main Rd, Barataria). All funds donated go towards furniture or appliances for flood victims.

See their flyer in the gallery below for more, or contact them at itnac.missions@gmail.com or 742-1879.

Trinidad & Tobago Association of the Hearing Impaired

Deaf or hearing impaired persons in distress can contact Qushiba La Fleur of the Association via text and WhatsApp at 787-4271.

Shelters

The La Horquetta South Government school is currently being used as a shelter, with several more being added nationwide. They have requested the following supplies (contact 290-8298) for more information:

Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Slippers

Toiletries

Underwear and socks

Antibiotic cream

First aid kits

Panadol

Coffee/Tea

Cornflakes and milk.

Other initiatives & collection points

See below for photos with more information about some of these below.

University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT)

UTT is accepting donations of bottled water, clean-up supplies (disinfectant, bleach, and cleaning items), toiletries and personal items, and food items (Crix, peanut butter, jam, rice, oil, flour, peas etc). Baby items such as diapers and wipes are also requested. Items can be dropped off at UTT O’Meara, ECIAF, John D, and Valsayn campuses. Cooked food and pre-packaged meals are also being requested to assist communities in east Trinidad immediately. For more, contact Cindy (486-1303) or Anwar (755-1885).

Gallery of flyers for flood relief efforts

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